Motorcoach

Anchor Trailways adds D4505s to fleet

[IMAGE]MCIAnchor-Trailways-11-9-09FULL.jpg[/IMAGE] Nashville’s Anchor Trailways, which has garnered capital assistance from 5311(f) funding intended to make transit more available in rural areas, took delivery of three MCI D4505s that went into service in July and ordered another two for spring delivery.

The new coaches are in addition to the two D4505 coaches Anchor Trailways acquired at the beginning of the year.

The three D4505s serve Anchor’s new A.T. Runner service between Florence, Ala., and Nashville, making 12 scheduled stops in all. Beyond offering transportation and intermodal connections, the coaches are equipped with satellite television, 110-volt outlets and wireless Internet.

Coaches include the latest safety technology, including electronic stability control, a new ZF independent front suspension for a superb turning radius and ride quality, and a Bendix braking system that delivers car-like control for drivers.

The UMA is continuing its partnership with BusCon by sponsoring two informative sessions on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 28 — Social Media Mastery for Motorcoach Operators and Alcohol - What is Your Liability? The show continues on Tuesday and Wednesday with even more educational sessions and the chance to check out BusCon’s show floor

Peilin Liang told NBC News in a telephone interview that without his company's two previous gates at Boston's South Station, which the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority gave away to Megabus and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, his company cannot financially stay afloat.